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The world's most arid places

After one of the wettest summers on record, some may need an antidote. These are the places where rain is least likely to interrupt play. St Osyth Officially the driest place in Britain, this coastal town in East Anglia fortunately has not had to worry about hosepipe bans due to the extensive aquifers running beneath. But as you will see, rainfall may be low for Britain, but it is positively torrential compared to many other places. Annual rainfall: 20.2in (513mmm) More information: Essex Tourist Guide